Reverse Rockabilly


Have you ever had one of those ideas that you have to do, even though you have almost no time, and in that time, you should probably be doing something else?  I had one of those today. It, in a way, is kind of a throwback to one of my designs I did for Cosmoprof 2010 (yes, last year's Cosmoprof!) The design was called Between a Rockabilly and a Hard Place, and it was a leopard print nail with a red moon. Today, for some reason, it struck me to try the reverse of that design. In my mind, it was something that was a tad more subtle than the full-on leopard print, perhaps even a tad more office-friendly?  In any event, it was awesome in my head, and pretty much the only way I'll wear red. I have to admit, I love it. I keep looking at my hands. lol  I hope you like it too!! I also got to use Zoya Carmen, which I got to try at Cosmoprof this year! It's a really great true red. Very fiery and retro.


I used Zoya Carmen as a base, with American Apparel California Trooper for the moon. For the leopard pattern, I used OPI San Tan-tonio for the tan blobs, and American Apparel Raccoon for the darker brown. Topped everything off with Nubar Diamont top coat,  which I was given as a free gift with purchase at IBS 2011.

Are you ever so excited to try a nail design that you drop everything and do it?
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37 comments

  1. NailsLikeLaceAugust 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I'm not a huge fan of the moon look but this is actually really cute! :)

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  2. MariaAugust 26, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    i love this melissa!! . great job. ill have to try it out :D

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  3. hevnAugust 27, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    I LOVE this design. Definitely something to try :D

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  4. KellyAugust 27, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I love this! :)

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  5. AmyAugust 27, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Oh my! I need to start with nail art! Love the look of this one, it's so pretty! xxx

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  6. ahmedAugust 27, 2011 at 3:56 AM

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  7. rachelmasseyartAugust 27, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    This is beautiful, definitely going to try this out.

    Will be fun to try different colours also to change the overall feeling of the design. ^____^

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  8. SandraAugust 27, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Super awesome idea, it looks great! :)

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  9. LisaAugust 27, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    This is perfect. SO cute!!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    yep. you're a genius. and I love you even more now.

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  11. All The Pretty PolishAugust 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    This looks great! :) I'm so trying this when my nails grow a little more :) Great work, as always.

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  12. MimibuAugust 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    amazing!

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  13. StephanieAugust 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love this! You're so good :)

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  14. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    That looks amazing!!! Love it!! :)

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  15. AlainaAugust 27, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Adorable!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    This looks so great!

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  17. beachgalAugust 28, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Wow! I thought you had cut and used a decal nail polish thing on your moons like the Sally Hanson ones - only used a pattern I had not seen of those - so many out now that I certainly don't see or know of them all. Kudos to your great skill on the painting. And yes, I have this shade in my Zoyas - and love it.

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  18. AlbaAugust 28, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Hi! I'm a new follower and I think your blog is amazing and I love this manicure!

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  19. GwenAugust 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This looks GREAT! :D

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  20. MadelineAugust 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I am in love with this look! I wish I had the hand-eye coordination to do it.

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  21. Tales of WhimsyAugust 29, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Love it. So fun.

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  22. CydonianAugust 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    This is crazy cute!

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  23. StefAugust 29, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    This is great! You do so many cute nails, it would be nice if you'd post a how-to on some of them! I really love your blog!

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  24. A Polished TouchSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    This is the first time I've seen a half-moon mani and actually wanted to try it out. You did a fantastic job, well done!

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  25. MarcieSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    ok I think it is amazing what you can do with your nails! I could never!

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  26. Gold ElleSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    This looks awesome! Unfortunately, I was not blessed with a skin tone that matched red :(

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  27. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    It looks fantastic

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  28. CeliSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    love it!!!!

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  31. proud gold unicornOctober 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I usually think the half moon nails are really ugly, but this one is beautiful! I really love it (and that really surprises me). Maybe I'll try this sometime :)

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  32. RS GoldNovember 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Amazing! I was thinking you experienced cut plus used a sticker toe nail develop thing on your moons such as Sue Hanson people : merely applied any sample I needed not really found of the - a great number of out and about now that My spouse and i unquestionably find as well as be aware of them. Thanks for your good expertise within the portray. And yes, I have got this specific tone around my Zoyas : and also think itrrrs great.

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  33. AllThingsNails!December 22, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I ♥ THIS!!!

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  34. ValeshaFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    thebeautydepartment.com posted this (almost) exact nail design on their website for Valentine's day... I hope they didn't steal it from you! (Yours is better!)

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  35. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 11:18 PM

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    The design was called Between a Rockabilly and a Hard Place, and it ... rockabillydamen.blogspot.de

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